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Broad Cove surf break

Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 ADT
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Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
4.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 20th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min -1°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 3mm) on Thu afternoon. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Sat morning, min -1°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
S
0.3
ESE
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
E
Period(s) (?)7777777755878141413131091312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)945541423118251753655419812827687605747
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
NE
10
ESE
5
NW
0
SE
15
SSE
10
WSW
15
S
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
10
SSE
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcrossonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:23AM
1.62
11:33PM
1.86
12:19PM
1.56
12:28AM
1.77
1:20PM
1.49
1:29AM
1.66
2:28PM
1.44
2:37AM
1.57
3:38PM
1.43
3:48AM
1.51
4:45PM
1.47
4:57AM
1.48
5:43PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
0.25
6:05AM
0.05
6:12PM
0.33
7:03AM
0.14
7:14PM
0.42
8:06AM
0.22
8:23PM
0.49
9:13AM
0.28
9:38PM
0.51
10:19AM
0.31
10:51PM
0.49
11:20AM
0.32
11:54PM
0.43
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:26--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--
Sunset-8:07--8:07--8:09--8:10--8:12--8:13--8:14-
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light rain
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light snow
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C796122332232221775784
Feels °C (?)041-3-2-2-1-3-4-20-3-1-1-321133-1
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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